One phone call ref Colts and now tough decisions.

[cochise]

A friend who knows I like Colts, called this morning. He said a friend has 2 Colts he wants to get rid of........... [img]/forums/images/graemlins/confused.gif[/img]

Of course I asked what kind and how much. He said a .357 mag , uh..? a Python, and a .45 Colt Andaconda. He said theyr'e nickel. [I think the .45 could be stainless]

I asked what bbl length. Again.uh... short ones. I contained my frustration, and asked how much.

He told me he would rather trade , like an 5 hp outboard motor, or something. Now I have this small Evinrude I use on my canoe........?

I have to wait till next week to get to see them. I want to drive there now and check them out. [img]/forums/images/graemlins/crazy.gif[/img]

Any ideas on values would be appreciated. I thought in the 6 to 7 hundred range is tops but I know condition is everything.

Thanks

[Homerfan]

If you can get two Colts for one outboard motor, you should call him now and tell him its a deal before he comes to his senses.

Ballpark guesses from a non-expert - $600-$900 each, depending on condition. Neither one is in regular production anymore, so the value will only go up.

[weagle99]

Anacondas in .45 Colt aren't exactly growing on trees. If both guns are in good shape and original I would probably make the trade.

Of course, one can never have too many small outboards about...

The Evinrude probably won't go up in value. The Colts will.

[emjimb]

How about I mail you a 5 hp overnight -and you send me the two "whatevers"????????? Kidding -----maybe - I think ?? [img]/forums/images/graemlins/smirk.gif[/img]

[cochise]

You know, I can't think too much on this or it will drive me crazy. The guy wants to trade and I like that idea, and probably wants a few bucks to boot. So the deal can go south real fast. The thing is I already have and a 6" .44 Andaconda and a 4" Python in my son's safe. But I sure liked to get a pristine Colt or two. [img]/forums/images/graemlins/wink.gif[/img]

I still think, just a feeling, he will say the trade is good for one pistol only. We'll see. I'll let you know what happens as soon as I get back in town, it is a 6 hr drive there and back. [img]/forums/images/graemlins/frown.gif[/img]